I–IV–V–IV in F♯ Major

Pattern: I – IV – V – IV Chords: F♯ – B – C♯ – B

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic
IV	B (details)	major	Subdominant
V	C♯ (details)	major	Dominant
IV	B (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → B (Subdominant) → C♯ (Dominant) → B (Subdominant).

This progression bounces between the three primary major chords, peaking on V and settling back on IV. It creates an energetic, anthemic loop perfect for choruses and singalongs.

Song Examples

Free Fallin' — Tom Petty
Born to Run — Bruce Springsteen

Chord Details

F♯ B C♯

More Progressions in F♯ Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I